How far is Eagle Grove, IA from Dubuque, IA?

The driving distance from Eagle Grove, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.9 mi
03h 03m
Flight
165.2 mi
265.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.2 mi
Kilometers
265.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.9 mi
Kilometers
300.78 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dubuque
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Grove
2026-04-16T00:06
Arrive Dubuque
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
IA

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States

From Eagle Grove
93.3 mi
01h 31m
To Dubuque
93.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Grove and Dubuque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Grove and Dubuque.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    9 m · 9 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 17

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 17

  4. 4

    Continue on Stagecoach Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Stagecoach Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

    2135 ft · 37 sec · 220th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stagecoach Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stagecoach Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 20 East

    1966 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    553 ft · 18 sec · South Locust Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto IA 946

    708 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    128 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward White Street, Port of Dubuque

    1432 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on White Street

    638 ft · 27 sec · White Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    87 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Grove and Dubuque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 East
171 mi · 91%
Stagecoach Road
7.66 mi · 4%
State Highway 17
6.7 mi · 4%
South Commercial Avenue
0.84 mi
220th Street
0.4 mi
White Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 20 East

Merge slight left

88.9 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
01h 31m from Eagle Grove
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagle Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Dubuque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle Grove to Dubuque?

The road trip is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Eagle Grove and 93.6 miles from Dubuque.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Dubuque.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Grove and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 165.2 mi (265.86 km).

Eagle Grove

#1 Eagle Grove

City in Wright County, Iowa, United States

Population3,367
Coordinates42.6641400, -93.9043900
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Dubuque

#2 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

Population57,781
Coordinates42.5005600, -90.6645700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Street (-93.90439, 42.664078)
End: Central Avenue (-90.664595, 42.500561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.96 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.92 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle Grove and Dubuque. The current time is 00:06:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.